Friday, September 20, 2019

Weekly Reads

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Where is God Asking You to Take Him at His Word? by Tim ChalliesSo much of the Christian life comes down to this simple discipline: Taking God at His Word. God speaks to me through the Bible and makes so many precious promises. The question is, will I believe, and will I obey? Will I take God at His Word?

The Ministry of Presence by Tim ChalliesI am convinced every church needs more of these people - more people who see their presence as a great contribution to their church. The local church doesn't need people of outsized talents or rare abilities as much as it needs normal people with full-out commitment.

Minor Prophets in My Home: How Children Reveal Our Idols by Darren CarlsonWe live in a society that is growing in its animosity toward children, primarily because we view them as a limitation, a shift that has sadly infected the church... the Psalmist says, "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward" (Psalm 127:3).

How to Help Your Teens Use Their Phones for Good by Katherine ForsterTeens don't just need more productivity or better time-management skills. We don't need to "take back our lives" from technology. No, we need to submit them to the Lord Jesus - every part of them - including our smartphones.